Seafood Macaroni Salad

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 14 Cuisine: American

A vibrant seafood macaroni salad combining tender shrimp, crab, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy lemon mayo dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings, it offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures that appeal to seafood lovers and salad enthusiasts alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb cooked crab meat
  • 6 cups cooked shell macaroni
  • 2 cups chopped raw cauliflower
  • 2 cups sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 cup chopped sweet pickles
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 6 boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp chopped capers
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Mayonnaise as needed

Instructions

  1. Cut large shrimp into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with lemon juice.
  2. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  3. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Serve on salad greens and garnish with tomato wedges.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

481 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.7g 31% DV
Total Fat 26.8g 34% DV
Carbs 51.3g 19% DV
Fiber 10.9g 39% DV
Sugar 8.8g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1391.8mg 61% DV
Potassium 1967mg 42% DV
Cholesterol 96mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 39mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 52.9mg 59% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 156.3mg 12% DV
Iron 15.4mg 85% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg Shellfish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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